RGS and AWS Videos

Where can you find the best walleye fishing and grouse hunting in the world? Look no further than northern Minnesota and Lake of the Woods. ScoutLook Editor Josh Dahlke and friends visited this unique region for a cast-and-blast vacation. Here's a look at their experience, including a great day on the water with a fishing guide from Border View Lodge.

Wisconsin Young Forest Partnership: From Seeds to SkyCredit: Wisconsin DNRTV

Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society Regional Wildlife Biologists Andy Weik and Eric Ellis show tips on keeping you and your bird dogs in shape through gear discussion and demonstrations of running and bikejoring with your dog. It is never a bad time to prepare for the hunting season!

American Woodcock Society Regional Wildlife Biologist Andrew Weik shows how to age and sex American woodcock - the video also features the AWS publication "A Woodcock in the Hand" a field guide to the ecology of the American woodcock along with a card to aid those with aging and sexing woodcock afield.

The basics of determining the age and sex of ruffed grouse presented by RGS regional wildlife biologist Andrew Weik. The video also features the RGS publication "A Grouse in the Hand", available in the RGS-Mart, that shows information on the ecology of the ruffed grouse and includes a handy field card to help age and sex birds afield.

Mission Statement

Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society is North America's foremost conservation organization dedicated to preserving our sporting traditions by creating healthy forest habitat for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and other wildlife. RGS works with landowners and government agencies to develop critical habitat utilizing scientific management practices.